
A world class marathon, The Seafair Marathon, took place this past Sunday on Seattle’s Eastside. For the first time ever, the route ran through the Kirkland Highlands and down through Bellevue to the finish line at the Bellevue Downtown Park. In a previous post, I mentioned I was volunteering, as part of The Kirkland Senior Council
to help monitor driveways that crossed the race course. I wan’t able to watch the race from The Highlands for that reason, but got to see the accoutrements of a marathon in place in The Highlands before I had to show up at my volunteer post along Lake Washington Boulevard. When I pulled out of my street onto 112th, orange cones lined the way. A port-o-potty was there along with tables for a water station. (By the way, I posted a post about the marathon last week and referenced a map which labeled the route through the Highlands as going along 116th when, in fact, it was along 112th. Sorry for the error, but I was quoting from the information on the map.)
I posted an article on my eastside blog about the marathon. I have photos of the winners as they came by mile 22. It was exciting to see some strength, stamina, humor, and good will among all who participated. I’m glad I had the opportunity to volunteer and cheer the runners on to the finish line.
Congratulations to all who participated as a runner, volunteer or paid staffer.
















